Proverbs 28
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Clementine Vulgate, 1598
1The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.
1[Fugit impius nemine persequente; justus autem, quasi leo confidens, absque terrore erit.
2For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and knowledge established order shall long continue.
2Propter peccata terræ multi principes ejus; et propter hominis sapientiam, et horum scientiam quæ dicuntur, vita ducis longior erit.
3A poor man that oppresseth the weak is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
3Vir pauper calumnians pauperes similis est imbri vehementi in quo paratur fames.]
4They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them.
4[Qui derelinquunt legem laudant impium; qui custodiunt, succenduntur contra eum.
5Evil men understand not justice; but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
5Viri mali non cogitant judicium; qui autem inquirunt Dominum animadvertunt omnia.
6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
6Melior est pauper ambulans in simplicitate sua quam dives in pravis itineribus.
7A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.
7Qui custodit legem filius sapiens est; qui autem comessatores pascit confundit patrem suum.
8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
8Qui coacervat divitias usuris et fœnore, liberali in pauperes congregat eas.
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
9Qui declinat aures suas ne audiat legem, oratio ejus erit execrabilis.
10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
10Qui decipit justos in via mala, in interitu suo corruet, et simplices possidebunt bona ejus.
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
11Sapiens sibi videtur vir dives; pauper autem prudens scrutabitur eum.
12When the righteous exult, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men must be sought for.
12In exsultatione justorum multa gloria est; regnantibus impiis, ruinæ hominum.
13He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.
13Qui abscondit scelera sua non dirigetur; qui autem confessus fuerit et reliquerit ea, misericordiam consequetur.
14Happy is the man that feareth alway; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil.
14Beatus homo qui semper est pavidus; qui vero mentis est duræ corruet in malum.
15As a roaring lion, and a ravenous bear; so is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
15Leo rugiens et ursus esuriens, princeps impius super populum pauperem.
16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
16Dux indigens prudentia multos opprimet per calumniam; qui autem odit avaritiam, longi fient dies ejus.
17A man that is laden with the blood of any person shall hasten his steps unto the pit; none will support him.
17Hominem qui calumniatur animæ sanguinem, si usque ad lacum fugerit, nemo sustinet.
18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
18Qui ambulat simpliciter salvus erit; qui perversis graditur viis concidet semel.
19He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
19Qui operatur terram suam satiabitur panibus; qui autem sectatur otium replebitur egestate.]
20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
20[Vir fidelis multum laudabitur; qui autem festinat ditari non erit innocens.
21To have respect of persons is not good; for a man will transgress for a piece of bread.
21Qui cognoscit in judicio faciem non bene facit; iste et pro buccella panis deserit veritatem.
22He that hath an evil eye hasteneth after riches, and knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
22Vir qui festinat ditari, et aliis invidet, ignorat quod egestas superveniet ei.
23He that rebuketh a man shall in the end find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
23Qui corripit hominem gratiam postea inveniet apud eum, magis quam ille qui per linguæ blandimenta decipit.
24Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith: 'It is no transgression', the same is the companion of a destroyer.
24Qui subtrahit aliquid a patre suo et a matre, et dicit hoc non esse peccatum, particeps homicidæ est.
25He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be abundantly gratified.
25Qui se jactat et dilatat, jurgia concitat; qui vero sperat in Domino sanabitur.
26He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall escape.
26Qui confidit in corde suo stultus est; qui autem graditur sapienter, ipse salvabitur.
27He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
27Qui dat pauperi non indigebit; qui despicit deprecantem sustinebit penuriam.
28When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase.
28Cum surrexerint impii, abscondentur homines; cum illi perierint, multiplicabuntur justi.]
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